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My pick for brand of the week goes to Much Moore Premium Vanilla Ice Cream. That's right folks, unhealthy, sugar-rich ice cream. I'm pleased to report it doesn't contain sulphites though, or any other preservatives, and at 4.9gms of saturated fat per serving, its tolerable as a … View moreMy pick for brand of the week goes to Much Moore Premium Vanilla Ice Cream. That's right folks, unhealthy, sugar-rich ice cream. I'm pleased to report it doesn't contain sulphites though, or any other preservatives, and at 4.9gms of saturated fat per serving, its tolerable as a once in a while treat (compared to say 12 gms of saturated fat for a mince pie). Eating it with yogurt toppings and fruit reduces the overall fat content too, if you are concerned.
Given that you are buying ice cream anyway, I recommend this one. In a 1 litre cardboard pack it is environmentally friendly, easy to use and tastes great. I no longer struggle with rock hard plastic tubs out of the freezer but can easily slice off a serve from the cardboard pack. With a vanilla sandwich stye slice, it can be decorated with other toppings to look restaurant quality. When finished I rinse off the inner package and put it in my cardboard recycling. No more plastic tubs to the tip. Its economical too. $2.80 from Pak in Save, $3.00 from Countdown (did I mention there's no sulphites?) its a convenient way to budget the weekly/fortnightly shop. I challenge all other ice cream manufacturers to switch to cardboard packaging and reduce the amount of plastic going to landfill. This recommendation is given independently, with no sponsorship, contractual bias or loads of free ice cream.
Whats your brand of the week?. Share it here and tell us in a sentence or three why its good.
The Sewing Clinic is super excited to announce that with the help of KCDC we will be holding a weekly repair & sustainable sewing session in our Lindale based classroom.
Check out our FB page or email Vic & Penina : thesewingclinicnz@gmail.com
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Several sheets of old glass - 5x sheets 1700x550cm (measurements very approximate) - one cracked in the corner.
Fairly heavy glass (approximately 5-6mm thick).
Taker must collect
Please contact 021-385-052
(Bob Thackray - posting on a family member's account)
Hi all, I have some baby stuff I would like to sell. It's currently listed on Trade Me but if you want to purchase directly I will remove the listing. Thanks!
www.trademe.co.nz...
Do you have strong links into your community? Can you represent a wide range of people? We want to hear from you.
We’re looking for people for our new Local Advisory Committees, who can offer insight into what matters to your community.
Nominate yourself or someone you know today.
Come join us at Tuatara Brewery, Paraparaumu - Sat, 1st Feb. Loads of great auctions and raffles, pig on spit and list goes on.
Due to resurfacing work on a section of Manchester Street, Melrose from Caprera Street to Rodrigo Road, Bus Route 23 will be diverted. This resurfacing work will affect the following bus stops resulting in their closure from Tuesday 28 January to Thursday 30 January during 9am to 3pm each day.
… View moreDue to resurfacing work on a section of Manchester Street, Melrose from Caprera Street to Rodrigo Road, Bus Route 23 will be diverted. This resurfacing work will affect the following bus stops resulting in their closure from Tuesday 28 January to Thursday 30 January during 9am to 3pm each day.
Affected bus stops are:
Stop #6925 Manchester Street at Caprera Street
Stop #7925 Manchester Street opposite Caprera Street
Stop #6924 Wellington Zoo Stop B, Stop #7924 Wellington Zoo Stop A
Stop #6922 Mansfield Street at Roy Street (near 311)
Stop #7922 Mansfield Street (near 320)
Stop #6921 Mansfield Street at Horner Street
Due to the closure Metlink will have a shuttle bus operating from Hornsey Road through to Rodrigo Road and back, performing a loop service for customers living in Melrose.
The shuttle will mirror the Route 23 frequency and will drop off / pick up customers from Stop #7931 on Houghton Bay Road at Hornsey Road and Stop #6931 on Houghton Bay Road at Hornsey Road (near 57) enabling you to then board the Route 23 bus.
Know before you go. Plan ahead and allow extra time for your journey during work hours during these dates.
For more information visit: www.metlink.org.nz...
Keep up-to-date with what is happening on your network by subscribing to MyMetlink, downloading the Metlink Commuter App or calling 0800 801 700.
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We are donating 0.5% of our customers' payment monthly to charitable organisations as we specified. At the moment, we are trying to focus on Child Cancer Foundation as the amount is not that big enough. However, we are so happy to see our business growing very fast and be able to donate quite … View moreWe are donating 0.5% of our customers' payment monthly to charitable organisations as we specified. At the moment, we are trying to focus on Child Cancer Foundation as the amount is not that big enough. However, we are so happy to see our business growing very fast and be able to donate quite amount of money soon. Very pleased to be able to help someone who can be happier with our donations.😄
We are very pleased to let you know that we became an authorised repairer of AUTOSURE. so with your Autosure warranty, you can get our best mechanical service here.
Do you (or a friend, neighbour or family member) sometimes struggle to cope with your laptop, PC, new phone or tablet? Maybe the upgrade to Windows 10 has thrown you a curve ball? Are you still nervous about signing up for Internet Banking? Maybe you've never done much computing and need to … View moreDo you (or a friend, neighbour or family member) sometimes struggle to cope with your laptop, PC, new phone or tablet? Maybe the upgrade to Windows 10 has thrown you a curve ball? Are you still nervous about signing up for Internet Banking? Maybe you've never done much computing and need to start with the basics? Or are you a regular user and just want to learn how to get the most out of your device?
We deal with these issues all the time at SeniorNet and our friendly Tutors are always willing to go the extra mile to help. With a comprehensive program of courses and workshops coming up in Term 4, now is the time to take action!
If you or someone you know could do with some IT help, please come along to Coastlands on Tuesday 28 Jan (9am-4pm) or The Learning Centre at 200 Matai Road Raumati Beach on Saturday 1 Feb (10am-2pm) and talk to one of our Tutors about how SeniorNet Kapiti can help.
Visit our website www.kapiti.seniornet.co.nz... for more information.
Need somewhere to put your feet up when relaxing outside out can’t find anything to suit your place?
Why not create your own ottoman like this one made out of an old car tyre and paint it in a Resene colour to match your colour scheme.
Make the most of this weekend with this … View moreNeed somewhere to put your feet up when relaxing outside out can’t find anything to suit your place?
Why not create your own ottoman like this one made out of an old car tyre and paint it in a Resene colour to match your colour scheme.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Follow these easy step by step instructions to create your own.
A picnic table overhanging a cafe's boundaries by 20 centimetres has earned its owner a warning -…
Kia ora koutou, I’m Pete, a member of the Whaitua Te Whanganui-a-Tara Committee tasked with making recommendations to Greater Wellington Regional Council on the future of our coastal and freshwater quality, and how our water is used. Our waterways and all the fish and species that live in them … View moreKia ora koutou, I’m Pete, a member of the Whaitua Te Whanganui-a-Tara Committee tasked with making recommendations to Greater Wellington Regional Council on the future of our coastal and freshwater quality, and how our water is used. Our waterways and all the fish and species that live in them are precious taonga, so we have set out to understand how they are valued and what should be done to provide the future we want for our water.
My wife and I have been living at the edge of Belmont Park for over 30 years and I consider it my responsibility to pass on a sustainable healthy catchment to my grandchildren. We can’t do this alone and need your help in protecting the health and mauri of our water.
Increasing population and changing land use is putting pressure on our water, from our rivers and streams to the supply of drinking water, and management of storm and waste water. Fixing these problems is going to cost a lot, and we need to find solutions that are fair and equitable based on sound evidence and knowledge.
To do this we need to understand your views and to work with you and your community. Let’s shape the future of this place and our precious freshwater together.
Connect with us to talk about what we can do together. You can reach us at whaitua@gw.govt.nz. To see what we have been doing visit our Facebook page, and to share what you value about our water and your solutions have your say down below.
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